Has government increased SSY, PPF, NSC, other small savings schemes' interest rates for October-December 2026 quarter?The Ministry of Finance has announced that the interest rates for small savings schemes will remain steady for the next quarter. This decis...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Will interest rates of PPF, SCSS and other small savings schemes go up on September 30 in next quarterly review due to high inflation?On September 30, 2026, the Finance Ministry will evaluate interest rates for small savings schemes. With high inflation and increasing G-Se...
29 Sep, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Easy bond rally is over: Vinit Bolinjkar on where fixed income goes from hereIn light of evolving yield trends, investors are recalibrating their approaches in the Indian bond market. With current yields exceeding 7%...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | The next 12 months may be about capital saved, not returns made: Praveen JagwaniPraveen Jagwani advises investors to prioritize capital preservation over chasing high returns. Highlighting the need for extensive diversi...
27 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in September 2026Gilt funds are not recommended to regular debt investors because they are risky and volatile. Gilt funds suffer the most when the rates go ...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk| STT, GST, brokerage, UPI charges: Varun Saboo on the hidden cost of frequent tradingIn this episode of ETMarkets Smart Talk, Varun Saboo, Head – Equities at Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, breaks down the hidden cost o...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Fed, inflation, rupee: How investors should navigate India’s 7%+ bond yields, says Vineet AgrawalWith the 10-year government bond yield moving above 7%, investors are once again facing a key question: is this an opportunity to lock in a...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Will fixed deposit interest rates go up in October as inflation rises?Recent data reveals a rise in Consumer Price Index inflation, now at 4.8 percent, spurring predictions of possible interest rate hikes by t...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Don’t mistake record highs for a broad rally: Why mid- and smallcaps are becoming increasingly selective, says N. ArunaGiriWith smallcaps also trading at significantly higher valuations than in previous cycles, the key question for investors is whether the curre...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Foreign investors pull Rs 5,109 cr from govt bonds in 3 days amid global uncertaintyIn a recent turn of events, foreign portfolio investors pulled out over Rs 5,109 crore from Indian government securities. This significant ...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Nifty slips below critical support level of 23,600 as market reacts to global economic uncertaintiesIndian equity indices experienced a decline on Monday, with the Nifty 50 falling below 23,800. Rising Brent crude oil prices and investor p...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Private banks’ profit margins recover as FCNR(B) inflows ease deposit funding pressureIndia’s private banks saw fresh lending spreads widen sharply in July as FCNR(B) inflows improved liquidity and reduced reliance on expensi...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
FCNRB deposits: Why bank investors should watch RoE, not just NIMFCNR(B) deposits could boost banks’ return on equity despite a mild impact on net interest margins, according to Anand Rathi. Exemptions fr...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Where to invest as market headwinds ease: Motilal Oswal backs mid and smallcaps, favours gold over silverMotilal Oswal says several headwinds facing Indian equities are easing, supported by stronger earnings, positive FII flows and domestic dem...
28 Aug, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in August 2026Gilt funds are not recommended to regular debt investors because they are risky and volatile. Gilt funds suffer the most when the rates go ...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Have money in FDs? Why retail investors should consider 7-7.25% bond yields: Amit SomaniHe believes the current environment offers an opportunity to lock in yields rather than wait for a marginal rise in rates, while investors ...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | How to invest ₹1 crore in bonds for 3 years: Vineet Agarwal’s playbookFor investors with a three-year horizon, the focus now shifts from chasing capital gains to earning steady carry while managing credit, liq...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.25 AM IST